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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Bard College | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bard College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $66,622 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $66,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $16,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $26,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $56,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 43% |
Admission |
Bard College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 21,130 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 2,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1430/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $166 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Bard College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,146 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Colgate than Bard College ($66,622.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Colgate ($25,218 vs. $26,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 7.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,790 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Colgate University (77% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Bard College ($56,696 vs. $56,380)
Bard College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Colgate (12%)
Bard College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Colgate? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Colgate and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Bard College (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $33,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $41,600)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,069 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,194)
- Colgate graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($166 vs. $270)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/